Wastewater Utilities Team Manager

About the role

This is managerial and technical work managing a team of Wastewater Systems Technicians performing operations, maintenance and laboratory work in a wastewater plant.

Responsibilities

• Captures and analyzes complex information and makes decisions.
• Coordinates the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment facilities.
• Leads a team of Wastewater Systems Technicians and/or maintenance specialists.
• Facilitates team activities such as planning, scheduling, prioritizing, delegating work and conducting team meetings.
• Coaches, mentors, instructs and trains employees engaged in plant operations, maintenance and related activities.
• Coordinates the training and certification activities of team members, ensuring each member of the team consistently practices flexibility in non-traditional skills.
• Prepares and conducts employee performance appraisals, disciplinary actions, hiring and terminating of team members.
• Prepares and monitors operating, maintenance and capital budgets and performs cost analysis.
• Develops, implements and ensures team members exercise safe operating procedures; ensures safety, regulatory and quality issues are addressed by team members.
• Facilitates, maintains, and administers maintenance of wastewater standard operating procedures.
• Recommends methods for conservation and control of energy consumption.
• Oversees quality control performance within the laboratory.
• Creates, maintains and submits reports and records to ensure compliance with state, federal and local laws and regulations.
• Assists team members in identifying and solving work area problems, develops performance measurements, facilitates the direction/vision for the team and makes final decision on unresolved team issues.
• Reviews and participates in capital program projects.
• Coordinates construction activities.
• Coordinates communication, cooperation and quality customer service with other facilities, divisions, organizations and customers.
• Attends meetings of and responds to citizen associates.
• Develops contingency plans and service level agreements.
• Manages workers' compensation cases and provides guidance to Risk Management.
• Reconciles procurement card discrepancies/interface with banking institutions to resolve.
• Coordinates extensive surveys and other data requests.
• Provides guidance to Project Managers and consultants during all project phases.
• Performs other related duties.

Requirements

• An associate's degree or sixty (60) college credits with college course work in civil or sanitary engineering, environmental science, or a related field; four (4) or more years experience in the maintenance, repair, and operation of water or wastewater treatment plants and facilities; two (2) or more years supervisory experience; Class 5A State Licensure for Wastewater Operations; and a valid non-commercial Class C motor vehicle operator's license.
• Note: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
• Note: This position is Safety Sensitive and employees in this position are subject to Controlled Dangerous Substance (CDS) and Alcohol testing.
• Note: Candidates who possess equivalent licenses from other states must obtain reciprocity for the required State of Maryland Superintendents License for Class 5A Wastewater Treatment Plants issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment within six (6) months of hire.
• Note: Candidates who do not possess the State of Maryland Superintendents License for Class 5A Wastewater Treatment issued by the Maryland Department of the Environment must obtain this license within six (6) months of hire.

Qualifications

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the operation and maintenance of Utility plants and related facilities, and of work hazards and precautionary measures.
• Advanced knowledge of the technical operation and maintenance of the processes involved in water or wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and plumbing skills used in wastewater plant operations and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local codes, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics, chemistry and biology as applied to wastewater treatment processes and testing.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper safety techniques and procedures such as confined space, lockout/tagout and hazardous materials.
• Thorough knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System including predictive, preventative and corrective practices, planning, and scheduling complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret wastewater plant, electrical and mechanical plans and blueprints.
• Ability to observe and analyze complex information and make decisions.
• Ability to learn new operating systems, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lead others in a team environment by coaching and mentoring team members.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments of various trades.
• Ability to develop and implement training program for upward mobility of employees.
• Includes developing contingency plan for substitution of Team Manager.

Skills

• Advanced knowledge of the principles and practices of the operation and maintenance of Utility plants and related facilities, and of work hazards and precautionary measures.
• Advanced knowledge of the technical operation and maintenance of the processes involved in water or wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.
• Advanced knowledge of mechanical, electrical, instrumentation and plumbing skills used in wastewater plant operations and maintenance.
• Thorough knowledge of Federal, State and local codes, regulations and guidelines pertaining to the operation and maintenance of wastewater treatment equipment and facilities.
• Thorough knowledge of the principles of mathematics, chemistry and biology as applied to wastewater treatment processes and testing.
• Thorough knowledge of the proper safety techniques and procedures such as confined space, lockout/tagout and hazardous materials.
• Thorough knowledge of Computerized Maintenance Management System including predictive, preventative and corrective practices, planning, and scheduling complex projects.
• Ability to read and interpret wastewater plant, electrical and mechanical plans and blueprints.
• Ability to observe and analyze complex information and make decisions.
• Ability to learn new operating systems, equipment and procedures.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to lead others in a team environment by coaching and mentoring team members.
• Ability to plan, organize, and coordinate work assignments of various trades.
• Ability to develop and implement training program for upward mobility of employees.
• Includes developing contingency plan for substitution of Team Manager.

Benefits

• Medical/Health Insurance Plans: BlueChoice Advantage EPO, BlueChoice Advantage PPO, CIGNA Dental PPO (Buy-Up), CIGNA Dental PPO (CORE), CIGNA Dental HMO (DHMO), Vision Insurance: EyeMed, Employee Life Insurance: Term insurance of up to 2 times salary ($100,000 maximum) for employees at no cost.
• Ability to purchase Supplemental & Dependent Life Insurance, Disability Income Insurance, Pension Plan: Normal retirement after 30 years of service or Age 60 and 10 years of service or election to enroll in the Employees Retirement Savings Plan, Deferred Compensation Section 457 Plan, Direct Deposit, Credit Union, Holidays: Twelve days provided per year, thirteen in general election year, Annual Leave: Less than 3 years - 13 days, 3 to less than 15 years - 20 days, 15 years or more - 26 days, Disability Leave: Accrual at a rate of 15 days a year, Personal Leave: Day, 5 per calendar year, Leave Sharing, Employee Assistance Program: Free, confidential counseling for employee and family members 4X per year per problem per family member; also counseling on legal and financial issues; assistance in locating childcare and elder care, Flexible Spending Accounts: Dependent Care Reimbursement, Health Care Reimbursement, Voluntary Benefits: Provides you an opportunity to enroll in any or all of the benefits listed below with the convenience of payroll deduction, Universal Life Insurance with Long Term Care Rider, United Legal Benefits 01.

Pay

The pay range is $81,975 - $159,237.

Schedule

Full-time, permanent position.